A British judge has allowed Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, the opportunity to present new evidence in the ongoing case against COPA (Crypto Open Patent Alliance). Wright previously failed to prove his identity as Nakamoto, but he now claims to have found a USB key containing new documents. The COPA accuses Wright of falsely claiming to be Nakamoto. The case revolves around the copyright of the Bitcoin whitepaper and software released by Nakamoto. Wright had previously presented documents as evidence, but COPA submitted evidence showing that many of them were forged. The judge has set new trial dates for January 2024, giving Wright another chance to prove his identity.
The COPA is an association focused on keeping Bitcoin patents public and open. They aim to prevent Wright from taking ownership of Bitcoin’s intellectual property and keeping it freely available to the global community. The alliance includes major companies like Coinbase, Meta (Facebook), MicroStrategy, and Block. They have presented evidence to the judge showing that Wright falsified documentation in his previous attempts. Satoshi Nakamoto never registered or patented his work, intending it to be public and owned by everyone. Wright’s attempt to claim ownership in the absence of Nakamoto is met with skepticism, and it is unlikely that a judge will grant him copyright over Bitcoin.
In conclusion, Craig Wright has been given another chance to prove his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto in the ongoing case against COPA. However, his previous failures and lack of credibility make it unlikely that he will succeed in claiming copyright over Bitcoin. The COPA continues its fight to keep Bitcoin patents public and open for the benefit of the global community.
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